Semba

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Bonga is one of the most popular Semba artist.

Semba is a traditional type of music and dance from Angola. Semba has its roots in Massemba and means "a touch of belly buttons"[clarification needed] - one of the most recognizable and entertaining movements in semba.[1]

Characteristics

Semba is very much alive and popular in Angola today as it was long before that country's independence from Portugal in November 11, 1975. Various new Semba artists emerge each year in Angola, as they render homage to the veteran Semba masters, many of whom are still performing.

The subject matter of Semba is often a

parties
.

Semba in modern music

Semba is the predecessor to a variety of music styles originated from

kuduru, energetic, fast-paced Angolan techno/house music, so to speak). Semba is also related to Kazukuta and Kabetula which are primarily Carnaval
Music.

Barceló de Carvalho, the Angolan singer popularly known as Bonga, is arguably the most successful Angolan artist to popularize Semba music internationally; it generally being categorised as world music.

See also

References

  1. ^ History of Semba | Kizombalove Academy
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